by Administrator | Apr 22, 2020 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, News, Work
First came the big announcement: President Donald Trump declared via Twitter that he would suspend immigration to the United States. Now comes the considerable fine print. It appears the order will spare vast categories of temporary visa-holders, based on the initial...
by Administrator | Apr 21, 2020 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, Family, Temporary Residence in Canada
If your client is (1) a foreign national (born outside of Canada) located physically in Canada (2) in an abusive family relationship, and (3) out-of-status (they have no legal right to remain in Canada; or they have expired legal status), Immigration Canada is willing...
by Administrator | Apr 20, 2020 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada and the United States have struck a deal to extend current border restrictions between the two countries by an additional 30 days, as the U.S. moves to exempt Canada and Mexico from export restrictions on personal protective...
by Administrator | Apr 17, 2020 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, Express Entry
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system – #144 April 16, 2020 Canadian Experience Class See full text of Ministerial Instruction Number of invitations issued: 3,782Footnote* Rank required to be...
by Administrator | Apr 16, 2020 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, Express Entry
#143 – April 15, 2020 Provincial nominee Program See full text of Ministerial Instruction Number of invitations issued: 118Footnote* Rank required to be invited to apply: 118th or above Date and time of round: April 15, 2020 at 14:31:00 UTC CRS score of...
by Administrator | Apr 16, 2020 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, News
Federal government has repatriated more than 12,000 Canadians, but some families remain stranded or separated For Robert Turner, it wasn’t much of a choice. A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office on March 21 said flights would “prioritize...
by Administrator | Apr 15, 2020 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, News
April 14, 2020 – Ottawa, Ontario – Canada Border Services Agency In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the CBSA is temporarily reducing service hours at a total of 27 Canadian land border locations. The temporary hour adjustments are in effect as of April 15, 2020 at...
by Administrator | Apr 14, 2020 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, News, Permanent Residence in Canada, Study, Temporary Residence in Canada, Work
Ottawa, April 10, 2020—With the current travel restrictions in place, most foreign nationals are prevented from entering Canada, with some exemptions. With these restrictions, Canada is suspending processing of non-essential visitor visa applications. This allows...
by Administrator | Apr 14, 2020 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, Express Entry
Ministerial Instructions respecting invitations to apply for permanent residence under the Express Entry system – April 9, 2020 Canadian Experience Class See full text of Ministerial Instruction Number of invitations issued: 3,294Footnote* Rank required to be invited...
by Administrator | Apr 9, 2020 | Kitchener Immigration Lawyer, News
The Minister of Transport has issued an Interim Order to Prevent Certain Persons from Boarding Flights to Canada Due to COVID-19 No. 4, pursuant to sub-section 6.41 (1) of the Aeronautics Act, effective April 6, 2020, which repeals the previous version signed on March...
